Nurse Manager ICU

Summary

Responsible to teach and advocate for nurses. They instruct aspiring nurses and offer guidance, which may include training in both practical and educational settings.

Education / Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Minimum Three (3) years of current clinical experience in specific area with demonstrated leadership abilities
• Experience in Critical Care Unit is a must

License:

Valid and in a good Standing License in current country or practice

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Practice:

• Ensures patient care activities are within established hospital, divisional and unit specific guidelines, policies and procedures, standards and protocols, etc
• Facilitates care provided and assesses staff by maintaining high visibility (80% clinical presence) to patients/families and staff on area(s)
• Provides leadership and a resource role in the provision of patient care and other unit activities
• Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with patients/families, other health care team members and members of other departments

Administration:

• Staff Management to include recruitment, education, training, evaluation and development, as well as preparation and delegation of work schedules and workflow
• Maintains an open door communication policy for unit staff
• Reviews, plans, manages and monitors the unit budget
• Participates in Committees and workgroups as required
• Develops and implements unit level strategic plan in line with Nursing Services strategic plans
• Develops, modifies and ensures implementation of Policies and Procedures in the area assigned
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the delivery of patient care and unit/clinic operational management functions
• Conducts staff meetings and maintains minutes
• Maintains all records pertaining to the operation of the area of assignment and generates reports as required

Education & Research:

• Assesses, develops and then monitors the effectiveness of standards of care and nursing unit policies and procedures
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth
• Participates in teaching and mentoring of Nursing, Medical and Paramedical students, Interns and Residents

Quality:

• Anticipates and acts to maintain a safe environment
• Work with all healthcare team members in activities designed for the improvement of patient care outcomes
• Develops, implements and participates in Quality improvement processes and activities
• Compiles with hospital infection control and safety protocols

Professionalism:

• Serves as a professional role model, teacher and resources person
• Develops and utilizes professional collegial networking
• Demonstrates respect, compassion and cultural sensitivity to patients/families, other hospital employees, students and faculty
• Advocates for excellence in patient care
• Assumes responsibility for own decisions and actions
• Demonstrates initiative in the performance of duties